Rob Swoboda

Rob Swoboda has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent role was with Karuna Therapeutics as the VP of Portfolio, Program & Alliance Management, which they started in June 2021. Prior to that, they worked at bluebird bio from 2016 to 2021, serving as the VP of Severe Genetic Diseases Portfolio & Program Management, and previously as the Sr. Director of Program Management. From 2009 to 2016, they held the position of Sr. Director - Integrated Program Management at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where they were responsible for leading program management for the Cystic Fibrosis Franchise. Additionally, they served as the Alliance Manager for Out-licensed/Sponsored Development Collaboration at Vertex. In 2012, they worked as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Emmanuel College in the Office of Graduate and Professional Programs. Before that, they gained experience as a Project Manager at Penwest Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2009, and as a Chemist I at Suffolk County Water Authority from July 2002 to November 2002.

Rob Swoboda earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, attending from 1998 to 2002. Rob then pursued a Master of Science in Chemistry at the New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering from 2003 to 2005. In 2008, they obtained a certification in Project Management Professional from PMI.